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Egypt is positioning itself to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen production. The country’s Oil Ministry Undersecretary for Projects, Ahmed Khalifa, has unveiled an extraordinary vision to harness Egypt’s abundant solar and water resources. This vision is backed by multi-billion-dollar projects and collaborations with major industrial players.

Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co. has partnered with the Fukui prefectural government and Hokuriku Electric Power Company to conduct a groundbreaking feasibility study.

Green Hydrogen Systems and BioCirc have recently inked a Letter of Intent, signifying their cooperation in the testing and supply of a 6MW pressurized alkaline electrolyser. This collaboration carries the potential to revolutionize the landscape of hydrogen production and is a significant stride toward a more sustainable energy future.

Canada, known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, is now also making waves in the renewable energy sector. Hydrogen Canada Corp, in partnership with South Korea’s E1 Corporation, is on the cusp of a groundbreaking venture that could reshape the landscape of clean energy trade between Western Canada and South Korea, with broader implications for Asian markets. This $10 million investment aims to develop a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia supply chain that’s set to have far-reaching consequences.

Powerhouse Energy Group, a trailblazer in the field of waste-to-hydrogen conversion, has made headlines recently due to a strategic shift in its plans. The company had, in March 2023, announced its ambitious collaboration with Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI) to jointly develop a non-recyclable plastic waste-to-hydrogen facility in Longford, County Longford, Republic of Ireland—the Longford Project.

Centrica PLC subsidiary Bord Gáis Energy has taken a monumental step by joining a transformative project aimed at repurposing the Celtic Sea’s Kinsale Head gas field for the storage of green hydrogen.

The United States is embarking on a monumental journey to transform its energy landscape with a significant focus on hydrogen.

Spain’s Urovesa is set to embark on the development of a cutting-edge hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle known as Vamth. The Ministry of Defense has recently awarded Urovesa a contract worth 694,329.34 euros to pursue this innovative project, which seeks to integrate hydrogen fuel cell technology into the military’s trusted Vamtac vehicle.

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led Germany to engage in discussions with Algeria, setting the stage for a potentially significant partnership in the world of green hydrogen. According to a press release from the German Ministry of the Economy, both nations are exploring the possibility of Algeria becoming a major supplier of green hydrogen to Europe’s largest economy.

The world is at a critical juncture in the pursuit of sustainable energy alternatives. With the growing need to replace traditional fossil fuels, the quest for cleaner, greener energy sources has never been more urgent. In the second episode of the series “The Future of Energy,” the spotlight is on hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen, as a viable alternative that could revolutionize the energy landscape in Brazil and beyond.